Hi!! I just wanted to share my review because I’ve been searching for a sunscreen to add to my routine and I think I’ve found it!!

Now this product is AMAZING! Highly highly recommend for skin protection. It claims to supply abundant moisture, and soothe and cool dry skin.

What I loved:
☀️ First of all, the ingredients are WOW 🤩 This contains niacinamide, glycerin, and 8 types of hyaluronic acid!!
☀️ This is incredibly hydrating, which I love since my skin can get pretty dry. It may be too much for the oily skin gang, but for dry it’s perfect. This left my skin feeling smoothe and with a hydrated, almost dewy look (which I loveee)
☀️ This product is also great for sensitive skin! It did not leave my skin irritated at all. It does not contain alcohol or fragrances!
☀️ I love how easy it is to apply - the bottle is perfectly designed to squeeze out only a little at a time. The product itself is more of a cream than a gel.
☀️ No white cast, woohoo!

What could be improved:
☀️ It smells a little like sunscreen 😅 I personally don’t like that smell too much, but overall isn’t the end of the world.

Overall, I would rate this a 9/10!

Have any of you tried this? What’s YOUR go-to sunscreen?

Holy Grail Alert: Isntree HA Watery Sun Gel

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I am absolutely in love with this cleanser! It was my first time trying Isntree products, and I love this one. It is part of Isntree’s green tea line.

What I loved:
🍵 I loved the scent! It has a very sweet, tea smell - not super strong but you can definitely smell it! 
🍵 I love how easy it is to apply - it has a honey-like consistency and quickly turns into a sudsy soap-like consistency when rubbed in.
🍵 It’s great for sensitive skin! I have combination skin on the drier side and this didn’t strip my skin. My skin definitely felt clean and smooth afterwards.
🍵 There’s a lot of product in this one bottle, so I would say it is great value for your money!

What could be improved:
Literally nothing. This is a great product from the green tea line! 


Discussion Question!!
Have you tried any Isntree products? 
If yes, what’s your favourite?
If no, which do you want to try?

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Cleanser!

Hi everyone! I don’t usually talk about psoriasis, but I’m literally so itchy 😭 I have it on my scalp and back. I went to a dermatologist a few years ago, and she pretty much told me “just don’t itch“ I itch in my sleep and subconsciously…

Does anyone else have psoriasis anywhere? What do you do to manage it? 

I’ve had an active flare for like 5 years. I’ve never been able to control it, I’ve been given topical steroid liquids to help. Nothing has worked.

I’m open to anything… Creams? Diet? Cleansers?

Thanks in advance

Psoriasis

Hi everyone! Do you prefer sheet masks or wash off masks? And why?

Sheet mask or Wash off mask?

Happy Friday everyone! 

What products/ingredients are known to cause sun sensitivity (e.g. retinols)? I’m going away somewhere sunny soon, and would like to know what I should stop using in preparation ☀️

Thanks in advance 😊

Products That Cause Sun Sensitivity

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Nothing bad, I’m absolutely in love with this!!

Are you a fan of gel creams? I am 🙋🏻‍♀️ And this one’s fantastic! Key ingredients include Sea Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and a Marine Complex of Glasswort, Sea Grapes, and Kelp. This gentle concoction hydrates and nourishes the skin.

I love the light texture of this gel cream - it absorbs quickly and without any stickiness. There’s no noticeable scent and no essential oils either. It leaves my skin looking dewy and feeling super smooth. For my dry skin friends, this is THE one! I think it’s perfect for summer, and could probably do the trick in the winter in combination with the serum.

I personally loved the texture and feel of this, but it might be a little too glowy for my oily friends 🫶🏻 Overall, I loved it though!

Super happy I received this elmt Pure Vitamin C 20% Element (30mL)! I received this product for free from Picky and elmt in exchange for my honest review.

The key ingredient, as its name suggests, is Vitamin C in its purest form as Ascorbic Acid. According to a Harvard Health article I found online by Dr. Nathan and Dr. Patel (2021), Vitamin C has soooo many potential benefits: it can reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture, help protect skin from UV in combo with sunscreen, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and help with acne. I haven’t used this long enough to notice these, so I’ll talk more to the short-term things I’ve noticed.

First, the pump and bottle are gorgeous 😍 It’s so easy to use, a little goes a long way, and there is no noticeable scent. Unlike previous Vitamin C serums I’ve tried, this comes as a waterless formula with a creamy texture. It is recommended to put this on damp skin to fully activate the ascorbic acid. I found it leaves a dewy, slightly greasy finish which looks wonderful on my dry skin, although my oily friends might not like that. I didn’t experience any irritation using this (just some normal slight warmth) and have really enjoyed it so far. There is a lot of science to back up Vitamin C’s benefits, so I’m excited to see what this can do for my skin! 

Nothing bad so far! Will see how effective it is over time

I love the tongs that it comes with - the pads are so convenient and easy to grab and apply. These are great for gentle exfoliation, reducing excessive sebum, and balancing your skin’s pH levels! No strong smells. Some ingredients include PHA, centella asiatica extract, and tea tree leaf oil. This toner is mild and worked well even with my sensitive skin 😊 In my opinion, these are worth a try!

I haven’t noticed any downsides yet - I really like this cream!

I recently tested this Skinmiso Pore Zero Night Cream and have greatly enjoyed it! 
Key Ingredients: niacinamide, squalene, panthenol and licorice extract. It claims to help brighten your skin, tighten your pores, exfoliate dead skin and hydrate! This cream is on the thicker side, although it does spread very nicely and absorb well into the skin. After repeated use over the span of multiple weeks, I can say this definitely helps with hydration and prevents my skin from getting super oily. This, along with other products I use, has had a brightening effect on my skin, too. This is a nice night cream for bedtime and I was pleasantly surprised that, despite it’s thickness, it did not cause any breakouts. 

Nothing negative to say - I was super impressed with this!! Would highly recommend 😊

This is @iunik ‘s brand new Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen with SPF50+ PA++++ 💚

I am lucky to participate in the C Stamp Challenge by iUNIK (psst… face reveal? 👀) This is an amazing sunscreen that I’ve happily added to my routine. No whitecast, lightweight, and leaves my skin glowing! 

Key ingredients: 
💚 Centella Asiatica Extract 49%
💚 Niacinamide
💚 Adenosine

Absolutely recommend this sunscreen for daily use!! As the last step in my morning skincare routine, this sunscreen complemented my moisturizer and kept my skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and protected. There is a subtle, pleasant smell, but is fragrance-free! iUNIK is also cruelty-free, which is always a plus!

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